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98 Camaro: on but accelerates by itself like I am pressing the gas

 
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My 98 Camaro turn on but accelerates by itself like I am pressing the gas. If I don't run it it turns off.

 

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Year : 1998
Make : Chevrolet
Model : Camaro
Engine : 3.8 V6

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I already changed the fuel pump

Submitted: 1200 days and 14 hours ago.
Category: Chevy
Value: $9
Status: CLOSED

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Expert:  Dan replied 1200 days and 5 hours ago.

This could be caused by a failed throttle position sensor, you will need to monitor the signal voltage on the throttle position sensor to verify voltage is staying steady....if voltage startes going up without hitting the gas then replace sensor. Let me know if you have questions, thanks.

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